Ryan is Thir-TEEN!!

Dear Ryan,
Sometimes when I look at you I still see that chubby cheek, little baby boy who stole my heart the second you were born. Now, here we are and that little baby is a teenager! You probably keep wondering why I am making a big deal about you turning 13. Here's the thing, you are literally my baby, even if it's by one minute. I always say how fast time goes and it doesn't seem to slow down. Just like I wrote to Kaitlyn, these next few years are going to be quite an adventure. You are going to grow so much, mature, and experience so many different things in your life. I hope all these experiences are amazing but I also know some will be challenging. You are smart and determined and I know you will overcome and succeed no matter what you face.
Things you love at the moment: Coco, Roblox, Instagram accounts, sports, snuggles with Coco, cooking and baking, your phone, playing with Coco, sleeping in under your blanket, and Coco.
I am so thankful you hug and kiss me goodnight and still enjoy our snuggles.  Even if they become few and far in-between, I'll take all I can get.
Love you bud!
Love, Mom

Happy 13th Birthday, Ryan!!! The day is finally here. You are now a teenager. I still remember driving you home from the hospital and carrying you into our home for the first time. I'm so proud of how you handled all that was thrown at you. You had all that blood work as a baby till you were 5 and you rarely even cried. Then when you were 11 we moved to Georgia and started a new beginning here. You adapted to living another state and have been on the honor roll in school. You love sports and we always have so much fun when we go to a game. Have fun as a teenager!!!

Love,

Dad